Consulting Lawyer - Construction (Peerpoint Panel)

Peerpoint (by A&O Shearman); Singapore; On-site; SGD 277,000 - 406,000; Full time

Job summary

Peerpoint (by A&O Shearman) in Singapore is seeking an experienced construction lawyer to join its consultant panel on a rolling, full-time basis. The role offers assignments ranging from 2 to 12 months, typically four days a week, across multinational projects.

Candidates should have at least five years of post-qualification experience, strong construction expertise, and in-house drafting/negotiation background for LOIs and related documents.

Qualifications

• Right to work and reside in Singapore.
• Qualified to practice in England & Wales, the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore or Australia.
• At least five years post-qualification legal experience.
• Strong construction-sector expertise, preferably with Asia-Pacific exposure.
• In-house experience drafting and negotiating construction and infrastructure documents.
• Ability to operate in complex, multi-functional, multinational project environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-end advisory services on construction matters for Peerpoint’s clients.
• Draft and negotiate preliminary documentation (e.g., letters of intent, LOIs).
• Manage professional advisors and external counsel engagements.
• Review and negotiate general commercial contracts.
• Lead or contribute to multi-disciplinary project teams across borders.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Drafting & negotiation

Client advisory

Cross-border collaboration

Project team leadership

Job description

Organising Institution / Firm

Peerpoint (by A&O Shearman)

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

• Right to work and reside in Singapore
• Qualified to practice law in at least one of England & Wales, United States, Hong Kong, Singapore or Australia
• Minimum five years post‑qualification experience
• Strong technical construction knowledge, preferably with Asia‑Pacific exposure
• In‑house experience drafting and negotiating construction and infrastructure documents, including LOIs and professional advisor engagements
• Familiarity with general commercial contract negotiation
• Ability to lead or work within complex, multi‑functional, multinational project teams
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills

Contextual Overview

Peerpoint, the global legal consulting platform backed by A&O Shearman, is seeking an experienced construction lawyer to join its consultant panel in Singapore. The role is a full‑time, self‑directed consulting position offering assignments of 2‑12 months, typically four days a week.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Right to work and reside in Singapore
• Qualified to practice in England & Wales, the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore or Australia
• At least five years of post‑qualification legal experience
• Strong construction‑sector expertise, preferably with Asia‑Pacific exposure
• In‑house experience drafting and negotiating construction and infrastructure documents
• Ability to operate in complex, multi‑functional, multinational project environments

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Provide front‑end advisory services on construction matters for Peerpoint’s clients
• Draft and negotiate preliminary documentation (e.g., letters of intent, LOIs)
• Manage professional advisors and external counsel engagements
• Review and negotiate general commercial contracts
• Lead or contribute to multi‑disciplinary project teams across borders

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation details are not disclosed in the posting.